Facility-level activities definition
/What are Facility-Level Activities?
Facility-level activities are those actions taken to maintain the general operations of a business. These actions cannot be traced to individual products, production cells, or product lines .
Examples of Facility-Level Activities
Several examples of facility-level activities are as follows:
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Facility monitoring and maintenance . includes building maintenance, janitorial services, groundskeeping, and security.
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Utilities . Includes HVAC management, waste disposal and recycling programs, and electricity consumption management.
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Health and safety compliance . Includes emergency evacuation planning, hazardous materials management, and occupational health and safety programs.
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Environmental management . Includes energy conservation programs, renewable energy initiatives, and water conservation efforts.
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Administrative services . Includes mailroom operations and facility-wide IT infrastructure management.
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Employee and visitor services . Includes cafeteria management, front desk operations, and visitor sign-in systems.
These activities are necessary for maintaining a functional environment but are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, which makes them indirect cost centers in many business accounting systems.
